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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear an expedited appeal from Attorney General Paxton in the case of the church-affiliated Annunciation House in El Paso. This is the group that has fought to keep its records secret related to its work with illegal immigrants.And, Texas is leading 16 states in suing the Biden/Harris Administration over its rule on immigration that is well outside the bounds of what the law allows that further incentivizes and rewards illegal immigration into these United States.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas House Speaker, for now, Dade Phelan makes huge move to save his speakership; brings in Texas top lobbyist (and top casino gambling lobbyist) to be his Chief of Staff. My opinion is Mike Toomey isn't giving up millions in annual income for sacrificial service but to save the big-business lobby's key man Phelan. It may very well work. DNC Fail: Viewers Rage After False Reports of Beyoncé Performance — ‘F-ing Liars Lied to Get People to Watch'. Also, Texas DNC delegate robbed at gunpoint by suspects in ski masks in downtown Chicago.North America rotary drilling rig count from Baker Hughes. Another piece using bad language (“dress coded”) and the self centered nature of America's younger generation: Woman sparks online debate after wearing shorts to job interview, recruiter sends her home.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: The 2024 Republican National Convention wrapped with a fiery celebration of our country's cultural lowest common denominator and an endless, snoozy Trump diatribe: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/19/takeaways-rnc-day-4-trump-speech ...While a speech featuring VP pick J.D. Vance extolling the virtues of Alex Jones surfaces: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/vance-alex-jones-oligarchs-speech-report-1235061811/ ...And most of the major players in Texas' conservative circus seem primed for sweet Trump gigs should he win in November: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/07/18/texas-republicans-not-in-2024-spotlight-could-thrive-under-a-trump-second-term/ An Austin-based network of shelters for immigrant children is the target of a federal lawsuit alleging systemic sexual abuse of the kids under its care: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/national/2024/07/18/doj-texas-company-staff-sexually-abused-migrant-children-in-their-care-at-shelter/ ...While Ken Paxton seeks the approval of the Texas Supreme Court to continue his efforts to shut down the Catholic immigrant shelter network Annunciation House: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-revives-effort-close-annunciation-house-el-paso/ Dallas U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett thumbs her nose at the state-level GOP lawmakers who want her to step down over her support of a bill denying former Presidents convicted of felonies their traditional lifetime Secret Service privileges: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-texas-jasmine-crockett-trump-secret-service-bill-congresswoman/287-b4db9260-858e-40c8-9e9f-1b4be667923f See Progress Texas' new analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Excuses from the U.S. Secret Service chief, the big Leftist DEI proponent, for the agency's deadly failure Saturday now reach a level of extreme absurdity.If a very slightly sloped barn roof is too big of a “safety” issue for the Secret Service then we don't need this particular agency because it will have become worthless from a practical sense. Maybe it's just the DEI hires of U.S. Secret Service Chief Kimberly Cheatle that can't stand on an easily walkable roof. See also: Secret Service Blasted: ‘Go After DEI, You End Up With DIE'Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pushes forward investigating El Paso NGO Annunciation House his office accuses of directly aiding illegal immigration. Mainstream press stories decrying Paxton's investigation have left out much of the story including: According to Annunciation House's in-court admissions, its employees enter Mexico to retrieve aliens, including aliens who have been denied entry by Border Patrol, to bring them into the United States.”The pros and cons of VP J.D. Vance – The Spectator World.Elon Musk to donate $45 million a month to new Donald Trump super PAC.Abbott campaign breaks fundraising record with over $51 million cash on hand.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 500-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ Brad discusses the alarming rise of white Christian replacement fears and Christian nationalism in Texas. The episode highlights a meme retweeted by the True Texas project, which endorses great replacement theory and Christian nationalism. The podcast features an in-depth conversation with Robert Downen from the Texas Tribune about the True Texas Project's controversial conference, Texas' new school curriculums integrating biblical stories, and the legal battle over Annunciation House, a Catholic charity aiding refugees. They delve into the far-right movements aiming to resist demographic changes perceived as threats to white Christian dominance. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories we're following here at Progress Texas: Austin U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett has become the first House Democrat to publicly call for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/us/who-is-lloyd-doggett-biden.html ...Dallas U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett disagrees strongly: https://x.com/JasmineForUS/status/1808295266992128154?t=5YH20SnNuChhoWaGrzrgIw&s=03 ...As does Houston U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: https://x.com/SJacksonLee/status/1808243082108063829?t=DQ_VZQ0ZX7_lkEd9dqdDMw&s=03 ...Doggett uses President Lyndon Johnson's withdrawal from the 1968 race as an example - that ended in Richard Nixon handily defeating Hubert Humphrey: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/07/02/lloyd-doggett-joe-biden-withdraw-election/ The Biden Administration has issued a rule allowing emergency medical providers to conduct abortions in situations where the mother's life is at risk: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/biden-admin-directive-on-abortion-could-protect-texas-doctors-from-political-prosecution The Biden Administration has also proposed new rules protecting workers from excessive heat, following the lead of Austin U.S. Rep. Greg Casar: https://www.ksat.com/news/texas/2024/07/02/biden-administration-proposes-rule-to-protect-workers-from-extreme-heat/ Ken Paxton has lost that legal battle he picked with longstanding immigrant shelter non-profit Annunciation House: https://www.chron.com/culture/religion/article/ken-paxton-annunication-house-texas-catholics-19551657.php Amarillo voters will have a direct say in that city's proposed abortion ban, marking the closest Texas has seen to a direct referendum on reproductive rights: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/07/02/amarillo-texas-abortion-travel-ban/ Residents of Sutherland Springs are resisting plans for the 100 year old church that was the site of the 2017 mass shooting that took 26 lives and has been since been converted into a memorial: https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/sutherland-springs-church-raze-sanctuary-mass-19551486.php "Texas Is In Danger Of Becoming A Theocracy": https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/opinions/columns/article/texas-school-vouchers-19524200.php Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Robert Morris, pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, is out after the public revelation that he sexually abused a young girl for four years in the 1980's: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/i-was-a-12-years-old-woman-accuses-gateway-church-founder-of-molesting-her-as-a-child/ ...Morris is chummy with both Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz: https://x.com/MrsAMartini/status/1802917597286969565?t=JFcQSbPuXFhQJ88EB1trcg&s=03 Texas surgeon Eithan Heim, accused of leaking the private medical records of young transgender patients at Texas Children's Hospital to Ken Paxton's office, pled not guilty to four federal charges of HIPAA violations yesterday: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/health/article/houston-doctor-accused-illegally-obtaining-child-19518067.php A Houston man was sentenced to 33 months in prison over several violent threats he made in 2022 against California Congresswoman Maxine Waters: https://westsidetoday.com/2024/06/17/texas-man-sentenced-to-33-months-for-threatening-u-s-rep-maxine-waters/ The notoriously conservative U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas has adopted a new rule to prevent civil cases from being taken out of its jurisdiction: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/texas-court-favored-by-conservatives-pause-transferring-cases-elsewhere-2024-06-17/ Lawyers with Ken Paxton's office argued yesterday in El Paso for the shutdown of Annunciation House, whom they accuse of human smuggling: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/17/texas-el-paso-migrant-shelter-hearing-annunciation-house/ ...While Operation Lone Star troops have taken to firing mace-laced "pepper balls" at migrants crossing the border: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/18/texas-national-guard-border-migrants-pepper-ball-guns/ UT Austin, facing multiple political and PR crises, has laid off two dozen employees working in its communications and marketing departments: https://www.kut.org/education/2024-06-17/university-of-texas-communications-staff-pro-palestinian-campus-protests-anti-dei-law D/FW folks: Come see us at our 14th Anniversary and Election Preview Fundraiser in Dallas on June 25: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2024anniversary It's Pride Month! Check out the history of Pride and a full calendar of events happening across Texas throughout the month: https://progresstexas.org/blog/deep-heart-pride-celebration-pride-month-texas Instagram users: be sure to enable political content on that platform, which has begun opting users out: https://x.com/ProgressTX/status/1771276124498100667?s=20 Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.

Pope Benedict XVI declared in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est that “A Eucharist which does not pass over into the concrete practice of love is intrinsically fragmented” (Deus Caritas Est, n.14. ). Whenever we feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, welcome the stranger, we encounter Christ, Who assures that whatever you have done to the least among you, you do for me (cf. Matthew 25:31-46). Our panel of practitioners and academics who will delve into what it means to put our Eucharistic commitment to the poor into practice.Moderator:Michael J. Baxter, Ph.D., is a Visiting Associate Professor at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Speakers:Renée Darline Roden '14, '18 M.A. is a Catholic Worker and a freelance journalist currently based in Chicago.Rubén García is director of Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas.Benjamin Peters Ph.D. is a professor of religious studies at the University of St. Joseph in Connecticut.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

We are pleased to welcome Michael DeBruhl, the shelter director at Casa del Sagrado Corazón in El Paso, TX. Michael also worked as a Border Patrol agent for 25 years, so he brings a wealth of experience to the interview. He reflects on the dual desires of most Americans to both secure the border and provide welcome to migrants, and how those two desires do not have to be in direct opposition. He also comments on the current situation in El Paso, where the Texas Attorney General is launching an attack on Annunciation House, a Catholic nonprofit serving migrants and asylum seekers on the border. Brian and Joe reflect on Palm Sunday and the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, as we recall the palms laid before Jesus as he entered the city. Unfortunately, that is not the welcome most migrants receive upon entry into the U.S. Brian shares the story of an Ecuadorian father who had reached the U.S. with his son, but had an ankle monitor strapped to his leg and a credible fear interview scheduled in just ten days, not nearly enough time to seek the legal counsel that would best serve his case. It seems like an inconsistency between the values we profess as a country and the policies we enact. In contrast, Joe highlights the consistency of people like our guest, Michael DeBruhl, along with so many advocates on the border, and those who have visited us for immersion experiences. Of course, Joe can't end without giving a shout out to his home Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, where parishioners have been sending us rosaries to share with migrants.

'Abuse of power': Catholic leaders, local officials blast Texas lawsuit targeting migrant ministryNational Catholic Reporter, By Kate Scanlon, on February 26, 2024https://www.ncronline.org/news/news/abuse-power-catholic-leaders-local-officials-blast-texas-lawsuit-targeting-migrantIn a recent controversy, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton drew criticism from Catholic leaders and local officials alike for his attempt to shut down a Catholic nonprofit aiding migrants and asylum seekers. Paxton's move has been labeled as an abuse of power and an infringement on religious freedom. The nonprofit in question, Annunciation House based in El Paso, Texas, was targeted in Paxton's lawsuit, accused of facilitating illegal entry and human smuggling. However, Bishop Mark Seitz and others swiftly rallied to defend the organization's mission, emphasizing its longstanding commitment to providing basic resources to those in need. This situation has ignited a fierce debate, shedding light on broader concerns about the treatment of migrants and the role of faith-based organizations in addressing humanitarian crises. Some speculate that Paxton's targeting of the Catholic Church may be influenced by political motivations, particularly as he seeks to bolster support among his conservative base. While the Catholic Church's involvement in aiding migrants is seen by some as a genuine humanitarian effort, others remain skeptical due to past instances where religious aid has been contingent upon religious adherence or participation. The clash between Paxton's actions and the Catholic Church also brings attention to the issue of separation of church and state, with potential implications for religious freedom in the public sphere. This incident serves as a warning about the dangers of allowing religious affiliations to dictate governmental policies and actions. Moreover, it underscores the complexities of addressing immigration issues in a politically charged environment, where humanitarian efforts are often intertwined with ideological and partisan considerations. Despite the controversy, the Catholic Church's involvement in providing aid to migrants underscores the vital role that faith-based organizations play in responding to humanitarian crises. While concerns about the potential for religious coercion or ulterior motives persist, the urgent needs of vulnerable populations cannot be overlooked. As the debate continues, it is essential to navigate the intersection of religious and governmental spheres with care, ensuring that fundamental rights and humanitarian principles are upheld for all individuals, regardless of their religious affiliation.The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.10.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Infidel64, Scott Dickie and Richard Allen

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to get business records from Annunciation House, a group that helps migrants, is blocked by an El Paso judge.As firefighters move closer to containing the blazes that have consumed large parts of the Panhandle in recent weeks, many locals are looking more closely at the causes and asking hard questions […] The post How big events like the pandemic lockdowns can warp our sense of time appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Nonprofitnewsfeed.com George Weiner and Nick Azulay of Whole Whale discuss various topics including a milestone for Whole Whale's YouTube account, the first nonprofit-backed satellite launched into space, election concerns for nonprofits, and a nonprofit initiative to eliminate medical debt. The Environmental Defense Fund's MethaneSAT, the first nonprofit satellite, aims to map methane emissions globally. Nonprofits are preparing for the upcoming election season and its impact on communications and fundraising. Legal challenges faced by the Annunciation House, a nonprofit supporting migrants, highlight the political pressures on nonprofits. RIP Medical Debt's partnership to alleviate $700 million in medical debt in Wayne County is celebrated. Critical Insights, Statistics, and Quotes: MethaneSAT is a game-changer, providing high-resolution data on methane emissions to the public, which could hold industries and governments accountable for climate change mitigation. Methane, though less discussed than CO2, is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for 20% of global warming from human activities. Nonprofits are both concerned and optimistic about the upcoming election; they must navigate a political climate that could overshadow their messaging. Legal battles such as the one faced by Annunciation House underscore the intersection of nonprofit work and political agendas. The collaboration between nonprofits and municipalities, as seen in the partnership with RIP Medical Debt, showcases innovative approaches to solving pressing social issues. Calls to Action: Nonprofit professionals should consider how their messaging may align or conflict with political narratives in the upcoming election season. Organizations might explore partnerships similar to RIP Medical Debt to amplify their impact. Closing Thought: The nonprofit sector continues to innovate and push boundaries, from space missions to social justice, demonstrating the power of focused efforts and strategic partnerships on Earth and beyond. Let's celebrate these milestones and brace for the challenges ahead, always remembering the core mission of serving communities and the planet.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: A judge in El Paso has backed Annunciation House, a large migrant shelter near the border, in refusing to turn its records over to Ken Paxton: https://elpasomatters.org/2024/03/11/el-paso-annunciation-house-ken-paxton-court-ruling/ Ted Cruz complains of regular Saturday pro-Palestinian protests in his front yard: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/ted-cruz-palestine-protests-18881832.php The Texas Health and Human Services appears to have leaked the private information of thousands of East Texas: https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/more-than-3000-east-texans-data-leaked-in-texas-health-and-human-services-commission-breach/ Worries mount that Texas' notoriously underfunded specialized health care and special education services will collapse under increased demand as more babies are born under our abortion ban: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/11/Texas-disability-services-abortion/ Good environmental news: we're now adding solar capacity faster than sunny California: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/03/11/solar-power-is-now-bigger-in-texas-not-california/ ...And bad environmental news, as Texas sues the EPA over new limits on methane emissions by petroleum producers: https://heatmap.news/climate/texas-epa-methane U.S. Rep Ronny Jackson of Amarillo, a retired Navy doctor, has been lying about his rank and hiding a demotion for two years: https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/03/07/lawmaker-who-claims-to-be-a-retired-rear-admiral-was-actually-demoted/ Former Republican candidate Daniel Rodimer has been arrested on suspicion of homicide in Nevada: https://apnews.com/article/homicide-retired-wrestler-sought-55b6c44fde97429fab5cbe6d37e67cfe Christian Nationalism a Go Go: watch for news on SACR, an exclusive group of wealthy and influential white Christian men who seek to establish an American theocracy: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/inside-a-secret-society-of-prominent-right-wing-christian-men-prepping-for-a-national-divorce ...Why Texas is such a hotbed for Christian Nationalist activity: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-christian-nationalism-epicenter/ ...East Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer says the quiet part out loud: https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/texas-state-rep-matt-schaefer-provides-a-case-study-in-christian-nationalism/ ...And even the student paper at Baylor is alarmed about Christian Nationalism: https://baylorlariat.com/2024/03/11/beware-of-christian-nationalism-god-and-texas-should-not-mix/ March is Women's History Month! See a new analysis of what that month really means in Texas: https://progresstexas.org/blog/inspire-inclusion-celebrating-international-womens-day-2024-texas Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! All about all we do, and several fun ways to support our work, can be found at https://progresstexas.org/.

Nonprofitnewsfeed.com George Weiner and Nick Azulay of Whole Whale discuss various topics including a milestone for Whole Whale's YouTube account, the first nonprofit-backed satellite launched into space, election concerns for nonprofits, and a nonprofit initiative to eliminate medical debt. The Environmental Defense Fund's MethaneSAT, the first nonprofit satellite, aims to map methane emissions globally. Nonprofits are preparing for the upcoming election season and its impact on communications and fundraising. Legal challenges faced by the Annunciation House, a nonprofit supporting migrants, highlight the political pressures on nonprofits. RIP Medical Debt's partnership to alleviate $700 million in medical debt in Wayne County is celebrated. Critical Insights, Statistics, and Quotes: MethaneSAT is a game-changer, providing high-resolution data on methane emissions to the public, which could hold industries and governments accountable for climate change mitigation. Methane, though less discussed than CO2, is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for 20% of global warming from human activities. Nonprofits are both concerned and optimistic about the upcoming election; they must navigate a political climate that could overshadow their messaging. Legal battles such as the one faced by Annunciation House underscore the intersection of nonprofit work and political agendas. The collaboration between nonprofits and municipalities, as seen in the partnership with RIP Medical Debt, showcases innovative approaches to solving pressing social issues. Calls to Action: Nonprofit professionals should consider how their messaging may align or conflict with political narratives in the upcoming election season. Organizations might explore partnerships similar to RIP Medical Debt to amplify their impact. Closing Thought: The nonprofit sector continues to innovate and push boundaries, from space missions to social justice, demonstrating the power of focused efforts and strategic partnerships on Earth and beyond. Let's celebrate these milestones and brace for the challenges ahead, always remembering the core mission of serving communities and the planet.

Recent weeks have seen an intensification of the Republican campaign against Catholic groups that offer assistance to migrants and refugees along the southern border.   Last month, Texas state attorney general Ken Paxton announced a lawsuit against Annunciation House, a network of houses of hospitality run by Catholic volunteers in El Paso, Texas. On this special episode, activist Ruben Garcia, director of Annunciation House, speaks with associate editor Regina Munch about the recent controversy—and why we need comprehensive immigration reform.  For further reading:  Brett Hoover on the inadequacies of migration metaphors An interview with El Paso bishop Mark Seitz Alejandro Nava describes working at a hospitality house in Tucson Susan Bigelow Reynolds attends an Easter Vigil in Matamoros

Kathleen Maloney talks about her work with Annunciation House in El Paso and the work of a man called The Little Saint, who is working hard to help the poor and needy.

In a controversial move, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused the El Paso Catholic charity, Annunciation House, of being an illegal stash house, aiding in human trafficking and smuggling. This claim is part of a larger battle against organizations aiding migrants along the Texas border. Paxton's allegations have sparked a heated debate about the role of charities in immigration issues, with critics arguing that such actions undermine humanitarian efforts. The shelter, which has provided refuge to migrants for nearly half a century, stands accused of exacerbating illegal immigration and facilitating drug trafficking, including substances like fentanyl. This issue has personal resonance for some, linking migrant aid to the broader crisis of drug-related harms in communities far from the border. The lawsuit seeks to revoke the shelter's authorization to operate in Texas, raising questions about the balance between law enforcement and compassion in immigration policies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darien-dunstan3/message

Texas Attorney General puts the firepower on the target with his lawsuit against Annunciation House, a Roman Catholic charity in El Paso working to undermine the American Republic by facilitating the illegal alien invasion of the United States.

This Day in Legal History: Watergate Figures SentencedToday in legal history, February 21 marks a significant moment in the annals of American jurisprudence and the power of the presidency. On this day in 1975, three key figures from President Richard Nixon's administration were handed prison sentences for their roles in the Watergate scandal, an event that would forever alter the landscape of political accountability and legal oversight in the United States. Former US Attorney General John Mitchell, Nixon's Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman, and domestic adviser John Ehrlichman were convicted of obstructing justice, each receiving sentences ranging from 2 1/2 to 8 years. This landmark decision underscored the principle that no one, regardless of their position in government, is above the law. The sentencing followed a scandal that began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex and spiraled into a cover-up that led to President Nixon's resignation—the only resignation of a U.S. President to date. The trial and subsequent convictions of Mitchell, Haldeman, and Ehrlichman were pivotal in bringing to light the extent of the Nixon administration's attempts to undermine the democratic process. The fallout from the Watergate affair led to sweeping reforms designed to increase transparency and reduce the potential for abuse of power within the federal government. This included the enactment of the Ethics in Government Act, the establishment of the Office of Government Ethics, and significant amendments to the Freedom of Information Act. The events of February 21, 1975, serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions and the perpetual need for vigilance, oversight, and accountability in preserving the integrity of governance.The Biden administration is actively soliciting feedback on the potential risks and benefits associated with "open-weight" artificial intelligence (AI) models, which are crucial for AI systems and have significant implications for national security. These open-weight models, by making AI more customizable and accessible, can foster innovation among a wider range of users, including small businesses and researchers, but also pose risks by potentially circumventing built-in safeguards. This initiative, part of a broader effort outlined in the administration's 2023 executive order on AI, aims to gather insights on the implications of public access to model weights, national security concerns, and the appropriate level of government involvement in regulating these technologies. Alan Davidson of the Commerce Department emphasized the dual nature of open-weight AI models: while they promise to democratize innovation and foster competition, they also introduce substantial safety and security challenges. The administration is also seeking to coordinate with international partners to develop guidelines for managing the dissemination and regulation of these models globally. Feedback is invited over a 30-day comment period.By way of very brief background, an open-weight AI model refers to an artificial intelligence system whose internal parameters, or "weights," are openly accessible and modifiable by users or developers. Unlike proprietary models, where the weights are closely guarded secrets, open-weight models are transparent, allowing for greater scrutiny, understanding, and customization. This openness fosters collaboration and innovation, as researchers and practitioners can build upon existing work, adapt the models to new tasks, or improve their performance and fairness. By sharing the detailed workings of these models, the AI community aims to accelerate progress, ensure broader access to cutting-edge technology, and facilitate the ethical use of AI by making it more interpretable and accountable.Of course with openness comes the potential for any safeguards or guardrails to be circumvented, thus the comment period seeking guidance on the extent to which regulatory action is necessary. White House Seeks Comments on the Risks of Open-Weight AI ModelsElon Musk has received guidance for relocating Tesla Inc.'s incorporation from Delaware to Texas, following a Delaware Court of Chancery decision that TripAdvisor Inc. can move its incorporation to Nevada. This guidance comes from Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster, who outlined the procedures required for such a move, drawing significant attention to the potential for corporate relocations to states with laws more favorable to officers and directors. The TripAdvisor case, challenged by investors for allegedly favoring directors at shareholders' expense, has highlighted the broader implications of corporate moves on shareholder rights and litigation risks.Delaware's status as a prime venue for corporate litigation, home to nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies, is under scrutiny as corporations like Tesla consider relocation to states offering greater litigation protections. The recent court ruling against Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package has fueled his criticism of Delaware courts and his consideration of Texas for Tesla's incorporation, aligning with his moves for SpaceX and Neuralink.Vice Chancellor Laster allowed the investor litigation against TripAdvisor's planned move to proceed, noting that Nevada's shareholder litigation protections are perceived to be weaker than Delaware's. This decision has sparked debate among legal experts about the comparative shareholder protections across states and the potential self-interest involved in such corporate relocations.The ruling sets a precedent that companies looking to relocate must ensure the process involves a disinterested special committee and shareholder vote, addressing concerns over conflicts of interest and self-dealing. However, Musk's ambition to relocate Tesla faces challenges, including his influence over board decisions and potential pressures on board members, illustrating the complexities of corporate governance and the balance between innovation and shareholder rights.This situation underscores the evolving landscape of corporate law, the strategic considerations of incorporation locations, and the ongoing debate over the best interests of shareholders versus the autonomy of corporate directors and officers.Musk Gets Guidelines for Moving Tesla With TripAdvisor OpinionThe Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has initiated a lawsuit against Annunciation House, a Catholic nonprofit organization aiding migrants, on allegations of "alien harboring, human smuggling, and operating a stash house." This legal action aims to revoke the organization's operating license in Texas, accusing it of contributing to border chaos and illegal immigration with the support of federal funds from the Biden Administration. Paxton's lawsuit, filed in El Paso County District Court, asserts that Annunciation House knowingly sheltered around 300 migrants at a time to evade U.S. Customs and Border Protection, involving transportation and placement in secretive locations.Annunciation House has countered, arguing that Paxton's lawsuit stemmed from a denied immediate access to its records, deeming the legal challenge as a baseless attempt to shut down the nonprofit under pretexts that it decries as illegal, immoral, and anti-faith. In response, Dylan Corbett, executive director of the Hope Border Institute, expressed solidarity with Annunciation House, condemning the Texas Attorney General's actions as efforts to intimidate and criminalize humanitarian aid, conflicting with Christian teachings on neighborly love.The lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal approaches to immigration, with Texas taking aggressive steps, such as constructing a military base camp near the Eagle Pass on the U.S.-Mexico border, to curb illegal crossings. This case reflects broader debates over immigration policy, humanitarian aid, and the roles of NGOs at the border, underscored by contrasting perspectives on how to address the complexities of migration and border security.Texas sues immigration nonprofit, claiming it engaged in smuggling | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Episode 62 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More Afra Pourdad portrait "Whoever is in front of us we are called to love." -Sister Christa Parra IN THIS EPISODE For this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh chats with an old friend, Sister Christa Parra, IBVM. Sister Christa shares her vocation story and how she became a Catholic Sister. Though she served in Peru before joining the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and went to Catholic Theological Union, her desire to serve people where they are led her to accompany the people at the US-Mexico border, specifically in Ciudad Juárez. “I want to be able to live with the people and be involved in their daily lives, and to sit with them in their struggles and their joys," says Sister Christa. Sister Christa also tells some of the tragic stories happening to women and refugees in Juárez (and a warning to listeners: many of these stories contain terrible violence and suffering). But always, Sister Christa tells us, the humanity of the people living there, Mexican and refugees, shines through. Also, Christa tells Julia that while she and her fellow workers give the refugees a chance to regroup before the next stages of their journeys, but they also form a community with each other and become a family. Sister Christa adds, “When our families come to us all we can do is love them, provide them basics, and also to learn from [them] because our siblings teach us how to accompany.” ABOUT THE GUEST Sister Christa Parra is a member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is part of an intercongregational intercultural community in El Paso, Texas and a third generation Mexican-American from a small border town in Arizona. A graduate of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, she earned a Master of Divinity and Certificate in Hispanic Theology and Ministry in 2016. She loves serving our brothers and sisters in Christ and presently does so through a pastoral accompaniment role at a shelter in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. *To donate directly to Sister Christa and the IBVM's ministry in Ciudad Juárez: https://ibvm.us/support-us/make-a-gift/general-donation/ Under the "Designation Tab" choose Ministry FundUnder "Leave a comment" type "Migrant Ministry in Ciudad Juarez" *To learn more about and donate to Annunciation House in El Paso go to: https://annunciationhouse.org/ *Facebook page for Casa Eudes in Juárez: https://www.facebook.com/micasaeudes *Website for Centro Santa Catalina in Juárez: https://centrodesantacatalina.org/ *Sister Christa's page at Catholic Women Preach: https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preacher/christa-parra *Sister Christa's speech at Catholic Theological Union's 2016 graduation ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qgzYaYL5v0 MESSY JESUS BUSINESS is hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.  Produced and edited by Colin Wambsgans. Email us at messyjesusbusiness@gmail.com BE SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Twitter: @messyjesusbiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messyjesusbusiness SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/messyjesusbusiness LISTEN HERE:

We are pleased to welcome Mary Bull, a house coordinator at Annunciation House in El Paso, TX. Annunciation House was founded in the 1970s to accompany the migrant, refugee, and economically vulnerable peoples of the border region through hospitality, advocacy, and education. They operate several houses of hospitality for migrants in El Paso. Mary talks about what first brought her from Michigan down to the border, and what has inspired her to continue her work there for the past ten years. We share examples of faithfulness in mission that we've encountered, including the two Mexican Jesuits who were killed earlier this year in the Tarahumara mountains, Fr. Javier Campos, SJ, and Fr. Joaquin Mora, SJ. We also talk about a local example of faithfulness, Sr. Edith Garrido, a Daughter of Charity working at Casa del Migrante in Reynosa. She has been rightly described as the beating heart of the shelter, and we get a laugh speculating widely about her age.

Meet Simon Chandler Originally from England, Simon has lived on the US/Mexico border since the early 90s. Born and raised in Marlborough, UK, he came to the United States after completing a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Stafford University, UK. He spent about a decade working with refugees and undocumented immigrants in El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua with Annunciation House. He is also the founder and executive director of Segundo Barrio Futbol Club. He first got involved in youth soccer as a volunteer with his son's team. Segundo Barrio Futbol Club is a small, all-volunteer nonprofit that started in 2011. It seeks to use soccer as a tool for social change by providing opportunities for low-income youth to play the sport. Today it has several soccer programs with over 150 boys and girls ages 8 to 18. On the podcast, we discuss: Segundo Barrio Futbol Club's mission is to use soccer as a tool for change. How many of the kids struggle in school academically and need a lot of support, and they wanted to start a program to do more than just recreational soccer. Segundo Barrio Futbol Club uses the philosophy of guided discovery to create the conditions and the structure where the kids learn to resolve problems themselves. Find out more about Segundo Barrio Futbol Club at https://www.segundobarriofutbolclub.org/ https://www.facebook.com/segundobarriofutbolclub/ Lettie Intebi Velasco of Coldwell Banker sponsors this podcast episode. If you've been thinking about getting that bigger yard, or downsizing now that the kids are gone, give my friend Lettie a call at (915) 820-8281. Lettie Intebi Velasco of Coldwell Banker.

For the past 40 years, Ruben Garcia has served as the director of the Annunciation House, an organization that works with people on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to help people immigrate or determine their next steps after deportation. Tonight, he shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how by protecting and embracing refugees, we build stronger societies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For the past 40 years, Ruben Garcia has served as the director of the Annunciation House, an organization that works with people on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to help people immigrate or determine their next steps after deportation. Tonight, he shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how by protecting and embracing refugees, we build stronger societies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For the past 40 years, Ruben Garcia has served as the director of the Annunciation House, an organization that works with people on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to help people immigrate or determine their next steps after deportation. Tonight, he shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how by protecting and embracing refugees, we build stronger societies. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

We're joined on the podcast today by Ruben Garcia, Director of Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas whose mission is to accompany the migrant, homeless, and economically vulnerable peoples of the border. When Annunciation House came into existence in 1978 there were only two other shelters in El Paso and neither one of the two shelters would let undocumented people spend the night. Ruben describes the ever-evolving situation at the border and the reality that migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers face as they flee their home country from poverty and political turmoil. He shares that we have a tendency to look at hospitality as a work of charity, yet it is also a fundamental work of justice because when you offer the true work of hospitality you offer it even when it might be at risk to oneself. Ultimately hospitality is at the core of the Gospel.

This episode of CMSOnAir features an interview with Josiah Heyman, Professor of Anthropology, Endowed Professor of Border Trade Issues, and Director of the University of Texas, El Paso’s Center for Interamerican and Border Studies. CMS’s communications coordinator Emma Winters asks Josiah Heyman about a CMS Essay he authored with Jeremy Slack and Daniel E. Martínez. The essay, titled “Why Border Patrol Agents and CBP Officers Should Not Serve as Asylum Officers,” examines findings from the Migrant Border Crossing Survey and concludes that US Border Patrol agents and other CBP officers should not serve as asylum officers because they “abuse migrants, physically and verbally, with significant frequency.” In the episode, Josiah Heyman also presents a positive vision of the US-Mexico border and lifts up Annunciation House as an example of the openness and generosity of border communities. Related Publications: Why Border Patrol Agents and CBP Officers Should Not Serve as Asylum Officers https://cmsny.org/publications/heyman-slack-martinez-062119/ A Voice of the US Southwestern Border: The 2012 “We the Border: Envisioning a Narrative for Our Future” Conference https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/233150241300100201 Does the United States Need to Invest More in Border Enforcement? https://cmsny.org/publications/essay-kerwin-warren-051619/

In Episode #59 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces her guest Taylor Levy. Taylor is an immigration attorney in El Paso, Texas. She was the Legal Coordinator at Annunciation House, El Paso’s largest migrant shelter. During the summer and fall of 2018, Taylor worked with dozens of pro bono attorneys who traveled to El Paso from across the U.S. to provide free legal representation to immigrant parents separated from their minor children because of the “zero-tolerance” policy enacted by the Trump administration. Attorneys volunteering with Annunciation House provided legal consultations and pro bono reunification to more than 400 separated families. Currently, Taylor focuses her work on asylum-seeking families who have been returned to Mexico under the “Remain in Mexico” program. She also mentors attorneys from around the country on these cases and does advocacy, media, and policy work centered on protecting vulnerable asylum seekers arriving at our border. Taylor talks about an article that ProPublica just published about her clients, Honduran refugees Mirza, David and their kids.  Taylor also shares: How she ended up in law school while working full time and raising a child as a single mother The circumstances surrounding her own ADHD diagnosis  Symptoms that she always wondered about but now with the benefit of hindsight she recognizes as clearly ADHD? What has changed since her diagnosis? How she ended up representing immigrants and asylum seekers before she even went to law school What she believes the key to living successfully with ADHD is? Her novel approach to medication Her number one workaround Her advice to a young woman just diagnosed with ADHD Information about the Mitchell Hamline School of Law Hybrid Program? Resources: Taylor’s email: taylorlevylaw@gmail.com https://www.propublica.org/article/women-to-one-side-men-to-the-other-how-the-border-patrol-new-powers-and-old-carelessness-separated-a-family?fbclid=IwAR1cyQ24MclMBGa0MPWZpsrZH13O1Nl6bxMsz_NzdTLryah4zpZCe5dUt2U The nonprofit that Taylor mentioned: www.santafedreamersproject.org The Santa Fe Dreamers Project provides free legal services to immigrants and refugees to promote economic empowerment, community development, family unity, and liberation from detention. And Taylor’s law school! https://mitchellhamline.edu/academics/j-d-enrollment-options/blended-learning-at-mitchell-hamline/

Lucas talks to international conflict mediator and consultant Elise Willer about her work, tips and tricks for dealing with conflict, and the little man that lives inside me. Show Notes * Border Immersion Experience – http://iglesiacristorey.wixsite.com/borderimmersion * Annunciation House – https://annunciationhouse.org/ * Praise Sandwich – https://www.rightattitudes.com/2008/02/20/sandwich-feedback-technique/ * The Inner Observer – https://ieaninepoints.com/2018/10/22/inner-observer-practice * Difficult Conversations by Doug Stone – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/774088.DifficultConversations * The Ladder of Inference by Chris Argyris – https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC91.htm * Interspace Negotiation or Bargaining – https://healthtrustpg.com/professional-development/resolving-conflict-and-negotiating-for-change/ * Getting to Yes! by Roger Fisher – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/313605.GettingtoYes Support the Podcast – https://wdtatpodcast.com/support-the-podcast/ Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/wdtatpodcast Email your feedback to wdtatpodcast@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/wdtatpodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wdtatpodcast/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/wdtatpodcast

Sarah is a liberal studies major at the University of Notre Dame and hails from nearby Mishawaka, IN. Throughout her four years at Notre Dame she took part in much of the Center's programming, including the SSLP, ISSLP, Appalachia Seminar, and ND Votes. Sarah shares the impactful experience she had working at the border in El Paso, Texas at Annunciation House, a house of hospitality for migrants and refugees. She shares both the challenging and transformative growth experience she had that summer, handling the day-to-day operations of Annunciation House which included the intake of around 500 migrants a day. She also discusses the hardship migrants face when in holding facilities and the lack of recourse in the face of glaring injustices. "It showed me that the systems that I take for granted that will work for me, just don't work for a lot of people."

Derrlyn Tom and Bruce Neuburger, two teachers and long time immigrant rights activists, discuss their experiences working at the Annunciation House helping immigrants coming from the south feel welcome and make the journey into the United States safely. Recommended links: Braceros Then and Now: Brutality and Pathological Dishonesty Greet Immigrants in the Age of TrumpThe Border, Trumpian Madness and the Clash of Demographics What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

On Tuesday, Attorney General William Barr ordered immigration judges to stop releasing asylum seekers on bail. The move signals an even fiercer immigration policy that could include the return of family separations. A few weeks ago, the president threatened to close the southern border. Days later, he fired his Homeland Security chief, who reportedly lost out to hardliners in the White House. Isaac Dovere interviews Taylor Levy, the Legal Coordinator at Annunciation House, a Catholic charity based in El Paso that provides shelter to immigrants on both sides of the southern border. El Paso has emerged as a hot spot for migration recently. It’s drawn national attention for the number of people crossing there and for the conditions in which those people have been held. Levy shares the harrowing stories of migrants she works with every day. What are these families escaping when they seek asylum in the U.S.? Why are they being held outside under bridges? And does the Trump administration’s new “Remain in Mexico” policy endanger them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse and Brittany discuss their interesting Lyft experience, a listener voicemail related to homework and learning styles, Donald Trump's taxes, Kirstjen Nielsen's decision to step down from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security, and Takin' Care of Biz featuring Ruben Garcia of Annunciation House. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.com Get your DOLLEMORE/PAGE 2020 sticker! https://dollemore.com/stickers-shop/ ... The post #503 – “Lyft Viking, Homework & Learning Styles, Donald Trump's Taxes, Kirstjen Nielsen Steps Down, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Ruben Garcia of Annunciation House.” appeared first on I Doubt It Podcast.

This is Friday, so it is roundtable day!So, we are now into day 7 of the partial government shutdown, it goes into full effect next week. House Democrats hope to pass a funding bill shortly after members are sworn in. They believe that would put pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to follow suit. Most people see this as a two-sided issue, Republicans vs. Democrats. I see this quickly developing into three sides if it has not already, Trump, Democrats and Republicans. Trump, playing to his base sees an advantage. Democrats see this as a Trump shutdown since he claimed ownership of the crisis two weeks ago. Where are most Republicans? Siding with the head of their party or slowly starting to pressure him to give in?Trump has threatened to shut down southern border as government funding stalemate drags on. President Trump today issued a string of tweets in which he again vowed to close the entire U.S. border with Mexico and halt aid to several Latin American countries unless Democrats agree to his demand for billions of dollars in wall funding. “We will be forced to close the Southern Border entirely if the Obstructionist Democrats do not give us the money to finish the Wall & also change the ridiculous immigration laws that our Country is saddled with,” Trump said in a morning tweet.Hundreds of asylum-seekers spent part of Christmas Eve in a downtown parking lot in El Paso without knowing where they'll end up next. Lawmakers and immigrant rights groups scramble after ICE releases hundreds of migrants without alerting local shelters. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began dropping off the migrants late Sunday at a local bus station without warning local shelters that usually take in large groups after they seek asylum and are released by federal agents. About 200 arrived Sunday, about 200 more arrived Monday and the total number could exceed 800 by Wednesday, according to U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso. Normally, ICE would alert the Annunciation House, a local shelter that has taken in tens of thousands of migrants and has several locations across this border city. But that didn't happen Sunday night, O'Rourke said. What's going on here?President Donald Trump took a whirlwind, secret trip to Iraq this week but it has to be placed into the context of a week ago, Trump hastily declared that he had defeated ISIS, and that the US would pull its troops out of Syria. The abrupt move was reportedly resisted by Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who appealed to the president to reconsider and then resigned when his counsel fell on deaf ears. The president failed to meet with any Iraqi officials while in the country and I believe that Iraq is supposed to be a sovereign nation — despite the fact that the US invaded the country in 2003 and has had a continuous troop presence there ever since. Though the trip had reportedly been planned for weeks, Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi was invited to meet the president only two hours in advance and was unable to make it to the event. The two leaders spoke over the phone instead, and the prime minister later said that the meeting was canceled because of a disagreement over how to conduct the session.We've got all these stories and more!GUESTS: Dr. Mamie Locke — Professor of Political Science at Hampton University and former Senate member of the Hampton, Virginia city council 1996–2004, and mayor 2000–2004. Since 2004, she has been a member of the Senate of Virginia from the 2nd district. Colin Campbell — Ph.D. student in the Department of Communication, Culture and Media Studies at Howard University's School of Communication. He has been a TV news reporter for more than 20 years. As a senior Washington, DC correspondent since 2008, he has been a reporter-at-large covering two presidencies, Congress and State departments.Caleb Maupin — Journalist and political analyst who focuses his coverage on US foreign policy and the global system of monopoly capitalism and imperialism.

On Thursday night, Project Veritas released a nearly 24-minute video featuring undercover footage from the O'Rourke campaign, purporting to show staffers "using campaign resources to buy supplies and help transport Honduran aliens." In a tweet Friday morning, Cruz sought to tie the staffers' actions to the massive migrant caravan that is currently hundreds of miles south of the U.S.-Mexico border and has emerged as a campaign issue in races across the country. Responding to the video Friday morning, O'Rourke's campaign said that the staffers were responding to an unrelated incident last week in which the federal government dropped off over 100 migrants seeking asylum at a bus station in downtown El Paso. The El Paso Times reported that bus station officials then called Annunciation House, a Catholic nonprofit immigrant shelter. "Staff members took it upon themselves to use prepaid cards from one of our more than 700 field offices to buy baby wipes, diapers, water, fruit and granola bars, and donate them to a local humanitarian nonprofit (Annunciation House) that helps mothers and children in the community," O'Rourke spokesman Chris Evans said in a statement. "The value was under $300 and it will be appropriately reported to the FEC."